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If you have just adopted a calico cat, congratulations! It’s time to search through this collection of calico cat names to find just the right one for your cute little calico kitten. Calicos has a spotted or have different colors in different areas of patches. They are predominantly white with two other colors (usually black and orange). Calico is not a breed, but rather refers to the fur’s color pattern.

Genetically, calicos are the same as tortoiseshell (see: tortoiseshell cat names), except that unlike tortoiseshells, calicos express a white spotting gene. Interestingly, almost all calico cats are female because they have the XX chromosomes. Of the tiny percent of male calicos, nearly all are sterile. So, having a calico cat is definitely a unique opportunity! Choosing names for a calico cat is usually done by looking at either the coat pattern or the cat’s personality. We have divided our calico cat names into two sections: female calico cat names and unique calico cat names. Looking instead for a list of female cat names?

Did you know that calico cats have been beloved in Japan for centuries (Japanese Cat Names). In fact, the famous waving gold cat figurines are based on calico cats. Whether your calico is particolored, spotted, tri-colored, tortoiseshell, clouded tiger, tobi-mike (triple fur in Japanese), patches cat (lapjeskat in Dutch), female cat of Spain (chatte d’Espagne in French), they are undoubtedly loyal, affectionate, intelligent, quirky, brave and are considered to be a lucky charm in Japan and China. We hope you find the perfect name for your calico cutie!

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R

S

T

Tabasco

Taffy

Tangelo

Tangerine

Tarzan

Tequila

Tiffany

Tiger

Toast

Toffee

Tootsie

Tortie

Tortilla

Turtles

Twix

Twixie

Tulip

V

Vanilla

Venus

W

Willow

Wizard

Z

Zeno

Zodiac

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